Portugal secured a convincing 10-0 victory over New Zealand in their final Group C match at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 on November 29 in Pasig City, Philippines. The win eliminates New Zealand from the tournament after their debut appearance. Portugal advances with a perfect group record.
In a one-sided affair at the PhilSports Arena, Portugal overwhelmed New Zealand, leading 6-0 at halftime with 32 shots to their opponents' one. The European side's front court, spearheaded by Janice Silva and Carolina Pedreira, dictated the tempo from early on. Pedreira assisted Silva for the opening goal, followed by a flurry of strikes through sharp passing and high pressing.
New Zealand, known as the Futsal Ferns, started sharply, pressing high and maintaining defensive shape, but struggled to contain Portugal's pressure. Captain Hannah Kraakman worked tirelessly, creating New Zealand's first clear chance in the second half, while Alosi Bloomfield pushed for a response. However, Portugal added four more goals post-break to seal the result.
Goal scorers for Portugal included Janice Silva (3' and 13'), Débora Lavrador (8'), Fifo (14' and 14'), Inês Matos (18'), Maria Pereira (23'), Kaka (23'), Martinha (33'), and an own goal (39'). New Zealand's previous results were a 6-0 loss to Japan and a 4-2 defeat to Tanzania, with Kraakman and Jessica Verdon marking history as the first Kiwis to score in the tournament.
Despite the heavy defeat, New Zealand exits with pride from their inaugural participation, having tested themselves against top teams. Portugal, having won their earlier group matches including a 10-0 over Tanzania and 3-1 against Japan, tops Group C and advances to the quarterfinals.